R. A. Burruchaga arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving R. A. Burruchaga vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +18 over the last five.

A. Walton comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.2, meaning A. Walton has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving A. Walton vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Walton has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -14 over recent matches.